NBA Trade Deadline: The trade each team must make

May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 2, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) slam dunks the ball in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Air Canada Centre. The Bucks won 82-75. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Swarm and Sting (Charlotte Hornets)

Charlotte Hornets trade Lance Stephenson to the Toronto Raptors for Terrence Ross and Landry Fields.

Instead of fooling around trying to acquire an over the hill, expensive piece like Joe Johnson, why not grab a much less expensive and younger player like Terrence Ross. Ross shoots 37% from three point range for his career, and he is not shy about taking those shots. More than that, though, is that Ross can create his own shot, and creativity and shooting are two things Charlotte desperately needs.

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By getting rid of Lance Stephenson, the Hornets no longer have the headache potential of a volatile guy, and they do not have to worry about that $9M price tag looming for next season. Stephenson was a good gamble, but he has never fit into the team or system. Ross is a better fit, and costs far less. For the Raptors, this gives them the chance to turn a disappointing Ross and cap filler into a guy who really fits their up tempo, fast break style. Imagine Lowry running the break and feeding Stephenson. This is a win-win.

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